Algerian Djamel Okacha Takes Over Control of AQIM in Northern Mali

Algerian Islamist extremist Djamel Okacha has become the new commander of operations of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in Northern Mali, replacing Abu Zeid who was killed in a French-led military campaign in the impoverished African country. The confirmed death of Abu Zeid, who raised millions of dollars from kidnapping of Western hostages, […]

Tunisia: IS can round up 20, 000 fighters if it wants to attack Tunisia, Expert

A Tunisian IS expert and sociologist indicated Thursday that the terrorist organisation can recruit up to 20,000 fighters if it wants to attack Tunisia, a country prone to terrorist attacks. Tunisian researcher and expert Moncef Ouannes told a local radio station that the fight against terrorism in the region, mainly in Libya and Syria will […]

Morocco, Africa’s Commercial Gateway- Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council published a paper highlighting the pertinence of Morocco’s African foreign policy led by King Mohammed VI which made the Kingdom the commercial gateway to the continent. The analysis dubbed “Africa’s Economic Prospects in 2017: Ten Countries to Watch”, contrasts the low growth in the main continent’s economic hubs with the success of […]